The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center says a minor earthquake was sensed near Baltimore, Md.
NEIC Geologist Angel Gutierrez says preliminary estimates put the quake at a magnitude of 1.3. He says it hit about seven miles southwest of Baltimore around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct 8.
Gutierrez says the earthquake was detected at only two stations in the area.
No damage or injuries were reported.
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